Looking for the best blog SEO tips? Look no further than these 11 must-dos.
1. Keyword Density
Without turning off your reader, pay attention to the number of time that your keyword or keyword phrase is used in your blog. A happy medium between no keyword usage and keyword ‘stuffing’ is best.
2. Outbound Links
Links from your blog to other interesting, relevant content helps the reader understand a topic and provide them with a better experience. It also tells the search engines more about you and your site. Make sure that links open in new tabs, not new windows so that you don’t lose the reader to other webpages. Additionally, try to link to sites that will reciprocate the favor.
3. Use Headings
Headings help the reader understand and navigate through the content. By leading paragraphs with headings, you improve the reader’s experience. Think of ways to include
4. Keyword is Contained in the URL
5. Optimize Pictures
Make sure that you title all pictures and describe all pictures using your keywords. This is done in the edit feature of your media library.
6. Keyword is in the First Paragraph of the Copy
In general, open with 160 words that zero in on what the blog is about. Search engines typically grab the first 160 words and put it in the description portion of the search engine results. By using concise language and your keywords in the first 160 words, you’re likely to grab the readers attention and encourage them to click through.
7. Mix up the Keywords
Using the same keywords over and over in your blogs may signify to Google that you’re trying to trick it into believing your content is more relevant than it actually is. Diversify your keyword usage by talking about various aspects of your practice.
8. Use the Keyword in the Blog Title
9. Use the Keyword in the Metadescription
See rule #6
10. Write 300 Words or More
11. Page Title Shouldn’t Exceed 70 characters
12. Ensure the Content Loads Quickly
Keep image files less than 70kb in size.